Care at the End of Life – comment by Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference

We ask people to consider the manner in which assisted suicide and euthanasia undermines the whole ethos of healthcare

First female Canon – History made in Derry Cathedral

St Columb’s Cathedral’s first female Canon has been installed

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President Designate of the Methodist Church in Ireland announced

The Methodist Church has announced that Rev Dr Sahr J Yambasu is President Designate for 2021.

Princess Royal says “inspirational” Jane Haining must never be forgotten

A Scot with Ulster links, who gave her life to help protect Jewish schoolgirls during the Holocaust must never be forgotten, the Princess Royal has said.

‘Fratelli tutti’: A radical blueprint for post-Covid world

Reactions to Pope Francis’s recently released encyclical “Fratelli tutti” continue to pour in, with bishops and Catholic aid organizations praising his vision of a future based on human solidarity.

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Church of England failed to protect children and young people from sexual abuse – report

The Church of England failed to protect children and young people from sexual predators, a damning independent report has found.

C of E’s IICSA response: ‘We feel ashamed’

The latest report from Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) is a “stark and shocking reminder” of the many times that the Church of England has failed survivors of abuse, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.

Dean reflects on 10 years of growth and change in Cathedral parish

Last weekend marked an important anniversary for the Dean of Clogher, the Very Revd Kenneth Hall, who is in charge of St. Macartin’s Cathedral parish, Enniskillen

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Brexit: ‘Act with urgency and generosity to end economic and social uncertainty’ — Church Leaders

In a joint statement today (6 October) Church Leaders from across the island of Ireland have appealed for renewed efforts to strengthen relationships across and between these islands and beyond in this critical phase of the Brexit negotiations.

Pray for the Trumps’ recovery, says US Presiding Bishop Michael Curry

The Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church in the United States, the Most Revd Michael Curry, called on Episcopalians to pray for President Trump and his wife, Melania, after it was announced that they had tested positive for Covid-19.

Dean Bradley of Sheffield resigns citing tremendous pressure

During his time, the cathedral has been transformed - Bishop

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Pope Francis visits Assisi to sign new encyclical in first trip since COVID

The pope signed his new encyclical, “Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social Friendship,” near the tomb of St. Francis

The dangers of coronavirus ‘are not over yet’, Queen tells Church

The Church of Scotland's General Assembly opened online on Friday with a letter from the Queen in which she said she "greatly admired" its response to Covid-19

Opinion – Sam McBride: Stormont’s bungling search for a Sir Humphrey, at the worst possible time

It would be an exaggeration to say that the Northern Ireland Civil Service is facing its greatest test

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A different kind of Moderator’s tour

Down Presbytery consists of 21 congregations and has a worshipping community of just over 11,000 people

Northern Ireland’s First Minister signals support for church security scheme

Introduction of a places of worship security fund

Most evangelicals ready to vote for Trump

Nine in 10 evangelicals are registered to vote

Dublin High School celebrates 150th anniversary

Service of Choral Evensong was broadcast

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